Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution - L3M6
Purpose: On completion of this module, learners will be able to describe methods for the storage and movement of inventory and identify the environmental and social impact of warehousing and distribution operations.
Aim: Warehousing and distribution are key components of organisational success. The transport, storage and handling of products as they move from raw material, through production systems to the final point of sale has been fundamental to economic development for millennia. In more recent times, against a background of increasing public and governmental concern for the environment, organisations have come under increasing pressure to reduce the environmental impact of their warehousing and distribution processes. Similarly, company reputation can be severely damaged if the organisation or one of its suppliers, is seen to be neglecting sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). This module is designed for those working in procurement and supply who have responsibility for product storage and distribution. It takes as its focus the storage and movement of inventory but also recognises the impact of such operations on environmental sustainability and CSR.
Learning Outcomes
Session 1:
[1.0] Understand the concepts of sustainability and
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
[1.1] Explain the concept of sustainability and the practical
implications for procurement and supply
Session 2:
[1.2] Explain the importance of Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)
Session 3:
[2.0] Understand the environmental impact of
procurement and supply
[2.1] Describe the impact of environmental sustainability
Session 4:
[2.2] Explain the environmental impact of transportation
and storage
Session 5:
[2.3] Explain the role of government in promoting
environmental sustainability
Session 6:
[3.0] Understand methods for the storage and movement
of inventory
[3.1] Recognise the principles of store and warehouse
design
[3.2] Explain the different types and uses of warehousing
equipment
Session 7:
[4.0] Understand the environmental impact of warehousing
and distribution
[4.1] Explain the impact of environmental sustainability
Session 8:
[4.2] Explain the environmental impact of warehousing and
distribution
[4.3] Explain the environmental cost of warehousing and
logistics
Session 9:
[4.4] Describe the role of government in promoting
environmental sustainability
Session 10:
Module Recap
Session Dates
Summer Cohort 2020
To be announced
Winter Cohort 2020
To be announced
Exam Dates
You can appear for the L3M6 examination on one of the following dates. Please contact the Certifications Manager to book your examination. Candidates need to pay for the Examination Fee and Centre Fee.
About L3M6 Exam
Our CIPS, UK Approved Faculties can deliver Socially Responsible Warehousing and Distribution – L3M6
L3M1 - Procurement and Supply Environments
L3M2 - Ethical Procurement and Supply
L3M3 - Contract Administration
L3M4 - Team Dynamics and Change
L3M5 - Socially Responsible Procurement
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